Category Archives: Afternoon Tea

Chorizo, Spinach And Cheese Muffins

April 29, 2012

I’m on a quest, well I have been for a few years now, for the perfect savoury muffin.  I want good savoury muffins not only to have stored in the freezer for kids lunch boxes but also to serve warm … Continue reading →

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Hot Cross Buns

March 30, 2012

Deep breathe.  Term one is over and I have one very tired 5 year old, one sick 7 year old and one recovering 9 year old.  We have made it to the holidays so I can breathe a sigh of … Continue reading →

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Coffee Pecan Biscuits

November 19, 2011

Several years ago I went to a morning tea hosted by a mum from school where I was served lovely little biscuits topped with icing and a pecan.  I thought someone had baked them but it turns out my local … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Oat Cookies

November 2, 2011

There is something about cookies jam packed with rolled oats and chocolate chunks that really appeal to me.  I seem to try a different recipe every time I make them and one thing I did differently this time was add … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Peppermint Brownies

October 8, 2011

Levi has a thing for chocolate and mint.  Choc Mint biscuits are his favourite store bought treat and had to be incorporated into his birthday cake this year, a Choc Mint Ice Cream Cake.  He goes crazy for the Mint … Continue reading →

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Popovers With Maple Syrup and Cream

September 29, 2011

Sunday night was spent relaxing on the couch watching The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency.  All the talk of drinking nice cups of Bush Tea got me thirsty so I jumped up to put the kettle on and fell flat … Continue reading →

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Frozen Yoghurt Ice Blocks

September 22, 2011

Another quick school holiday activity is making ice blocks.  Our ice block moulds are buried deep in storage with the majority of my kitchen supplies so we raided our craft supplies and found some paddlepop sticks and plastic cups. Greek … Continue reading →

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Ricotta, Fruit And Almond Cake

September 20, 2011

This cake is quite different to the cakes I normally make and unlike any cake I have tried before.  It has dried apricots and currants mixed through the cake itself and then more scattered over the top along with some … Continue reading →

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Mini Flourless Orange And Cardamom Cakes

September 9, 2011

I made these delightful little cakes several weeks ago, took lots of photos and then lost the recipe booklet.  The recipe booklet is just an additional mini magazine entitled ‘Cafe Food’ from an old 2008 Delicious magazine.  Fortunately, it decided … Continue reading →

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Chocolate Racing Cars

September 5, 2011

My baby boy turned 3 today.  The last couple of weeks have been particularly busy and poor Elliott had to follow me over the other side of town for yet another house meeting this morning, which isn’t the ideal way … Continue reading →

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